You want to eat healthy? Then learn how to make your own sauces, condiments, vinaigrettes, etc. They are a lot easier to make than you think. On top of that, let's say, a tomato/pasta sauce can be made in a slow cooker in a big batch at once then bagged into meal sized portions and frozen for later use. This will save you time, money and you can customize them to your tastes and/or dietary requirements! You can do a quick cooking sauce or a slow all day sauce. You also mix and match various herbs and spices to your liking!
http://culinary.about.com will take you on a cooking school approach to cooking so you can make what you want to your heart's desire!
Here's the five basic mother sauces and their off-springs:
http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/sauces/tp/Mother-Sauces.htmYou will not only eat healthier but you will learn about cooking in general and learn to make better tasting foods. For instance, a traditional mayonnaise is made by whisking (until your arm hurts) until you get the proper creaminess and emulsion. But you can do it with a blender, food processor, or even a stick blender! This will make the process much easier and will usually make it creamier.
